Gothamist posts an extensive interview with QB founder Rob Prichard, asking some excellent questions on New York, its nightlife, and its future–as well as QB, of course.
What types of events do you have planned for the theater? Nightclub by night, dayclub by day. During the day we will be available for community events and after school programs. There will be Rock n’ Roll as well as every other form of music. Theater. Performances of all kinds both eclectic and mainstream. Everything from Circus to puppets to performance art to stand up comedy. We intend to let local producers have their slots as well. We will feature national headliners, NY headliners and local artists. We intend to be a resource for artists, promoters and the community at large.
How will it be different from other venues? Nightclub by night, dayclub by day is already a different model. We will have a restaurant and a cabaret license. How does the combination of dancing and breakfast sound to you? Do you enjoy fresh bread? Our walls will feature local artists work. Typical day: We will open at 6:30 am to serve and deliver breakfast to the local light industries. During the day we’ll be available for lunch, community events, classes and after school programs. Perhaps there will be a sound check or 2. Then dinner and some sort of light entertainment. After dinner, we’ll clear out the tables and chairs and start the live music. Then there will be headliner around 11pm followed by dancing and breakfast until 4am. Who else rocks a scene like that?